Alright, Now What? Podcast
Join us for our fourth season of Alright, Now What? For our first four seasons, we explored the pandemic’s impact on women and girls. But even when the virus recedes, its impacts will continue to be felt. We still need systemic change to achieve gender equity. So, moving forward, every other week, our experts will put an intersectional feminist lens on one topic we’ve all been hearing about. The issues and stories that just seem to keep resurfacing and make you wonder “Why is this still happening? How is it possible we haven’t fixed this yet?” We’re going to explore the systemic roots of these issues and strategies for change.
Season 4 (2021)
Trafficking: Learnings From the Grassroots - Episode 9 (October 6)
What #Elxn44 Results Mean for Gender Justice - Episode 8 (September 22)
Gender Justice and #Elxn44 - Episode 7 (September 8)
Yes, the Gender Pay Gap Exists, and it's Complicated - Episode 6 (August 25)
Evicted: How Homelessness Impacts Women - Episode 5 (August 11)
“De-Platforming Misogyny”: How to Address Online Hate? - Episode 4 (July 28)
Paid Sick Leave is a Feminist Issue - Episode 3 (July 14)
Male Dominated: Harassment Beyond the Military - Episode 2 (June 30)
The Inequality of Parenting - Episode 1 (June 16)
Past Seasons
Redefining Giving
In this first episode, we speak with the Equality Fund and Community Foundations of Canada about what we mean by “feminist philanthropy,” and the exciting conversations to come this season.
Challenging Best practices: Moving Past the “Conversation Industrial Complex”
Feminist philanthropists aren’t afraid to be challenged. This episode we’re joined by Vidya Nair from the Equality Fund and Kerry-Jo Ford Lyn from the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice to discuss how we can undo some of our long-held fundraising best practices in order to move into meaningful action.
Trust, Relationships, and Burn-Out
Building trusting relationships between all philanthropic partners is key to a thriving, equitable sector. This week on the show, we’re joined by Raisa Borshchigova from Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights to talk about how we can redefine giving through collective care, and by listening to and respecting the expertise of activists and front-line workers.
Building Accountable, Equitable Futures
In this final episode of the season, we talk about how to consistently build accountability and equity into our feminist fundraising and investing practices going forward, with guest Nadia Djinnit from the Cooperation Council of Ontario.
BONUS: Federal Budget 2021
In April, the federal government unveiled a federal budget that includes historic investment in childcare, action on gender-based violence, and other issues of relevance to gender equality matters in Canada. This bonus episode discusses some of the major elements of that budget and what the implications might be moving forward into the future.
In times of crisis, inequality grows and vulnerable communities can be left behind. We know that the isolation measures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic increase the risk of gender-based violence, but what can we do to end this violence for good? During the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (Nov. 25 to Dec. 10), we’re talking all about violence prevention, intervention, and how we can #ActTogether to create change in this crucial moment for women and girls in Canada.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation and The Body Shop Canada are teaming up during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence to amplify how we can all #ActTogether. In this episode, we speak to Hilary Lloyd at The Body Shop about what the campaign means for her personally, and her work at The Body Shop.
16 Days, 16 Ways to Act Together
When we think about gender-based violence, we tend to think about physical abuse. But there are hidden forms of violence, including manipulation, control, name-calling, gaslighting, and isolation, that often go unaddressed. This week, we’re chatting with Anuradha Dugal and Jacqueline Hall about what emotional abuse looks like in the COVID-19 pandemic, and what we can do about it.
Emotional Abuse in the “Shadow Pandemic”
To end gender-based violence before it starts, we need violence prevention and intervention. And rather than seeing violence as something inevitable, advocates view it as something that can be ended with the right mix of policy, practice, funding, services, supports, and education. We’re closing this season by speaking to Rachael Crowder, the Executive Director of the Prince Edward Island Rape and Sexual Assault Centre, and Lisa Jewell, the Outreach and Housing Coordinator at Fort Saint John Women’s Resource Society.
Ending Gender-Based Violence: What it Takes
Our resident experts address the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on diverse women and girls. You’ll hear their insights about what’s happening in communities and systemic issues that have come to light this emergency. We also look at how we can chart the way toward a pandemic recovery that centres gender equality, and how you can take action.
The Future of Work
In our inaugural episode, we dig into why women in the workforce are being disproportionately affected by the pandemic and why it’s so important that “care work” be valued as real work.
The Future of Safety
How are those in violent situations seeking help during a pandemic? And why is it that we’re seeing the numbers of reported incidents actually decrease in some areas? Content note: this episode contains discussions of gender-based violence. If you or someone you know requires support services, consult our directory of services. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
The Future of Normal
For many folks, the “normal” status quo was not that great. We tackle the big question of why a new, post-pandemic normal must be built on gender equality.
The Future of #MeToo
With workplaces shifting to online and remote for the foreseeable future, has workplace sexual harassment improved – or simply changed?
The Future of All of Us
We’ve spent four episodes breaking down just how deeply COVID-19 is impacting women, and particularly low-income, racialized, and gender-diverse folks. But the question remains – what are we doing about it? And how can you help? This is the future of us, and that means all of us. In Canada, there are three key mobilizers of social change – service providers, government, and community activism. This week, we’re digging in to each so you can find your place in the movement.
BONUS: The Future of Recovery
We’re working on bringing you a second season, and we’re so excited about it. But for now, we have some pressing new data we need to share with you.
